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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter April 9, 2023

College basketball star and Baltimore native Angel Reese led the LSU women’s basketball team to its first-ever NCAA Championship.  She led LSU past the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 102-85 victory. Reese dropped...

Senior guard Cierria Cunningham was an underrated part of Southeasterns success during the 2022-23 campaign. She led the Lady Lions with 14 points during SLUs 46-42 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce at the University Center back in January. (Jan. 21, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

Lady Lions close the books on historic season

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

The Southeastern Lady Lions basketball team had a fantastic season, seeing multiple awards go to players and coaches.  The Green and Gold held the best record in the Southland Conference at 14-4 and...

Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

After winning the Southland Conference Championship, the Lady Lions met their match against No. 2-seeded Iowa. They lost 95-43 in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.  All-American...

Senior guard Cierria Cunningham and company will need to step up immensely if they want to pull off a classic March Madness upset vs. No. 2-seeded Iowa. (Photo from Feb. 4, 2023 at the University Center vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)

Lady Lions ready for their first dance at NCAA Tournament

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor March 17, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball has accomplished the ultimate goal of any team prior to each and every season: win conference and make the NCAA Tournament.  A historic season has now reached uncharted...

Now that the Lady Lions have defeated Lamar, they have earned the teams first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Lady Lions use huge third quarter to roar into first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

After trailing by nine points at halftime, the Lady Lions outscored Lamar 26-11 in the third quarter on its way to a victory in the Southland Conference Tournament Championship, securing their first-ever...

Lady Lions freshman point guard Jen Pierre led all scorers with 19 points against TAMUC on Wednesday helping SLU reach the SLC Tournament Final. (Photo from Feb. 25, 2023 - Senior Night game between Southeastern and McNeese at the University Center)

Game recap – ‘Lady Lions move on to the SLC Championship after overtime thriller’

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

Southeastern defeated No. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce 60-58 to advance to the Jersey Mike’s Southland Conference Championship Game.  The Lady Lions continue to improve upon their season, now at 20-9...

Junior guard Hailey Giaratanos clutch basket lifted the Lady Lions to their second straight SLC Tourney Final. (Photo from Jan. 19, 2023 at the University Center - Southeastern vs. Northwestern State)

‘Play-by-play’: Lady Lions claw their way into second-straight Southland final

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

On Wednesday afternoon, Southeastern junior guard Hailey Giaratano banked in the game-winning layup to seal a 60-58 overtime victory over No. 5 seeded Texas A&M-Commerce.  The victory sends...

The Lady Lions looking confident after their dominant victory against McNeese at the University Center on Saturday (Feb. 25, 2023). Pictured from left to right: Taylor Bell (#5), Daija Harvey (#15), Alexius Horne (#31), Dijone Flowers (#24) and Jen Pierre (#1).

Lady Lions pull away from Cowgirls on Senior Night

Austin O'Brien, Co Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

The Southeastern Lady Lions defeated the McNeese State Cowgirls on the court Saturday with a final score of 67-50.  The Lady Lions now have an overall record of 18-9 with just one more game before...

Freshman SLU point guard Jen Pierre dazzled during Southeasterns lopsided victory over Nicholls at the University Center on Saturday. (Feb. 11, 2023)

Lady Lions put the Lady Colonels to rest

Dathan Sanders, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Coming in on a three-game win streak, the Lady Lions basketball team added another win in their column, defeating the Nicholls State Lady Colonels at home this past Saturday. This puts the Lady Lions...

Junior guard Alexius Hornes career day propelled the Lady Lions past the Islanders at the University Center on Saturday afternoon. (Feb. 4, 2023)

Lady Lions come from behind to down top-ranked Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter February 4, 2023

On Feb. 4 at the University Center, the Lady Lions took on the Islanders, making a second-half comeback and ultimately winning the game 59-51. Guard Alexius Horne scored 24 points and helped with three...

Senior forward Natalie Kelly denies Cardinals Chloe Storer at the rim during SLUs victory on Thursday night at the University Center. (Feb. 2, 2023)

Lady Lions ride fourth-quarter surge to cruise by Cardinals

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor February 4, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball defeated UIW on Thursday evening at the University Center 72-50, avenging their Jan. 14 loss to the Cardinals in blow-out fashion.  After a scoreless opening three...

Southeastern guard #31 Alexius Horne possessing the basketball during the Lady Lions big win over Northwestern State earlier in the season at the University Center. (Jan. 19, 2023)

Southeastern splits series with UNO with both home teams winning big

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter January 30, 2023

The Privateers defeated the Lady Lions 59-42 on Saturday in New Orleans. Southeastern has fallen to 11-8 on the season with a road record of 4-7.  Junior guard Alexis Horne led the team with 10 points...

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